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- H.R.932
H.R.932: To amend chapter 3 of title 28, United States Code, to provide for the appointment in each United States circuit court of appeals, of at least one resident of each State in such circuit, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced March 5, 1997
- Latest Major Action March 11, 1997
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Bill Summary
Amends the Federal judicial code to require that: (1) there be at least one circuit judge in regular active service appointed in each circuit (other than the District of Columbia or Federal judicial circuit) from the residents of each State in that circuit; and (2) the President appoint judges in accordance with such provision as vacancies occur and judgeships are created.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.
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| March 5, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii) |